# TLDL vs Studley

TLDL and Studley both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of TLDL's written reviews are positive against 50% of Studley's. Studley's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TLDL sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Studley sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TLDL against 4.7 for Studley. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.3K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of TLDL's written reviews are positive against 50% of Studley's.

TLDL ships an update every 10 days, Studley weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TLDL | Studley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tldl-lecture-note-taker/id6590628538/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studley-ai-study-tutor/id6744783834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 4.6K |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 50.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LEMONROCKS TEKNOLOJI VE BILISIM TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6830833566) | [Studley AI Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809274047) |

## What reviewers say

### TLDL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tldl-lecture-note-taker/id6590628538)

Record lectures in over 100 languages and let AI generate instant notes, flashcards, and quizzes. This app helps students focus, stay organized, and study efficiently, especially those with ADHD or dyslexia.

**Highlights:** Record lectures in 100+ languages, AI-generated notes, flashcards, and quizzes, Replay and review lectures, Focus-enhancing study tool, ADHD & Dyslexia friendly features, Share notes with classmates, All-in-one study companion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Secret Discount Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| TLDL Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Semester | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| TLDL Pro Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Secret Discount Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| TLDL LIfetime | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient note-taking
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Accurate transcription and summarization
- 👍 Helpful for classes and studying
- 🚀 Time-saving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Limited free features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with cloud processing

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent language translation
- Login issues with Apple and Google accounts
- Onboarding process repeating on every app launch

**Requested features**

- More customization options for notes
- Ability to delete unwanted notes
- Offline note-taking capabilities
- Integration with Apple Watch or other wearables


### Studley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studley-ai-study-tutor/id6744783834)

Transform your study materials into personalized learning tools with AI. Generate flashcards, quizzes, notes, and practice questions from lectures, PDFs, and videos. This app helps you organize and retain information efficiently for exams and revision.

**Highlights:** AI flashcard generation, Study quiz creation, AI notes and summaries, AI tutoring chat, Practice question generation, Podcast creation from material, Support for PDFs, videos, and recordings

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $13.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan V2 | $24.99 | per month |
| Limited time offer | $74.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $97.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan V2 | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent study tool
- 👍 Boosts academic performance
- 👍 Comprehensive features
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Update issues
- 🚫 File size limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Update issues preventing app access
- Incompatibility with some devices

**Requested features**

- Improve math notation support
- Increase file size limit


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TLDL free?

TLDL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Studley free?

Studley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TLDL or Studley?

TLDL is rated higher. TLDL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Studley averages 4.7 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do TLDL or Studley have ads?

Neither TLDL nor Studley shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TLDL or Studley?

TLDL ships an update every 10 days, and Studley weekly. Most recently, TLDL was updated on November 10, 2026 and Studley on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*